| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $6.95 | 7.195% | $7.4501 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.67 | 9.358% | $263.1919 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.39 | 11.705% | $232.782 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.66 | 12.493% | $270.7257 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.30 | 6.673% | $58.9902 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.70 | 3.508% | $189.1091 | $189.11 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.46 | 10.501% | $159.6297 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.13 | $1,181.8787 | $1,181.88 | $1,181.95 | $1,181.90 | |